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Sep
26
2024
Past Event
Cycling Miss Daisy
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:00
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
French Weir
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paul Harper
Contact number
07711165696
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
22
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Up - Down - Around
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
French Weir - Nailsbourne - Cushuish - Bishops Lydeard
Stopping At
The Daisy
Route Back
Bishops Lydeard - Halse - Oake - B Hull - Home
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Sep
24
2024
Past Event
Short ride to Nynehead Court and The Old Brick Workshop
09:30 – 13:00
Short morning ride to see art at two of the Somerset Art Weeks venues.
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
Bishops Hull Church
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Jill
Contact number
07570 505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
12.5
Miles
Terrain**
easy to moderate
Height Gain ft
546+
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
9-11
Route Out
Hele Hill, Bradford on Tone
Stopping At
The Old Brickworks, Nynehead Court
Route Back
Hillfarrance
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Sep
20
2024
Past Event
Sunshine at the Stable
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
Short notice ride out to the lovely Stable at Fivehead, hopefully to sit in the sunshine ☀️
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
Vivary Park
Start time
09.30
Ride Leader
Dilys
Contact number
07831 603010
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
29
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Stoke Hill, Griffin and Hatch. Otherwise undulating
Pace***
Slow to intermediate
Average mph
Slower up hills
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Hatch Beauchamp
Stopping At
The Stable @ Fivehead
Route Back
Isle Brewers, Isle Abbots, NCurry, Creech
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Sep
19
2024
Past Event
"Reprise". Ride to The Cerdic Card. Thursday September 19th
09:30 – 15:00
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
Vivary Bandstand
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Martin Atton
Contact number
01823252332
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long/Just
Miles
32
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1300
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph +/-
Route Out
Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Crook St, Cycle path past reservoir
Stopping At
Wethesrspoons. The Cerdic Chard
Route Back
Nimmer, Eleighwater, Rejoin return route
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Drink and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Sep
17
2024
Past Event
Grist Mill Cafe Bar, Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme
Grist Mill Cafe Bar
09:30 – 14:30
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
front of Bishop Hull church car park
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long
Miles
36 miles
Terrain**
Medium
Height Gain ft
Max Elev 550ft/Elev gain 2,012 ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-11mph
Route Out
Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, Wellington, Sampford Moor, Nicholshayne, Uffculme
Stopping At
Grist Mill
Route Back
Uffculme, Nicholshayne, Sampford Moor, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast
Sep
14
2024
Past Event
Ladies Ride to The White Post Cafe
09:30 – 14:00
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
Bishops Hull Church
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Christine
Contact number
07596501545
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Miles
24
Terrain**
Height Gain ft
1053 ft
Pace***
Moderate
Average mph
9 - 11
Route Out
Hele. Bradford on Tone. Nynehead. Langford Budville
Stopping At
The White Post Café
Route Back
Lower Westford. Tonedale. Poole. East Nynehead. Hillfarrance. Bishops Hull
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Sep
10
2024
Past Event
Cork's cafe at Kelways Garden Centre in Langport
Corks at Kelways
09:30 – 14:00
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
front of The Brewhouse
Start time
0930
Ride Leader
Sue Brooks
Contact number
07791 585395
Places up to 12
12
Distance*
Long
Miles
35 miles
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
161 ft max elev.,1185ft elev.gain
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph
Route Out
River, Creech, West Newton, Maunsell, Lyng, Burrowbridge, Langport
Stopping At
Cork's cafe at Kelways in Langport
Route Back
Stoke St. Gregory, North Curry, Creech, Taunton
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Sep
09
2024
Past Event
Leisurely ride to Hestercombe
09:30 – 12:30
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
The Weir
0930
Ride Leader
Jill
Contact number
07570505922
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
short
Miles
13.6
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
+463
Pace***
intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Nailsbourne, Fennington, Kingston,
Stopping At
Hestercombe
Route Back
Pitcher's Hill, Obridge, river path.
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Drink and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Sep
07
2024
Past Event
North Dorset Trailway Away Day.
Dunelm Car Park
08:15 – 18:30
The bike trailer will be available. Please indicate in your order if you require a space. Aiming to leave Taunton after loading bikes by 8.30am, arriving in Sturminster Newton around 10-10.15am. Please note we will not be back until around 6.30pm due to ride distance and traveling time.
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
Dunelm Car Park Taunton
Start time
08.15
Ride Leader
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
9
Distance*
Long
Miles
39.3miles
Terrain**
Easy/Moderate
Height Gain ft
1440ft.
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
10mph
Route Out
North Dorset Trailway, Blandford, Wimborne.
Stopping At
Black Cactus Cafe, Blandford morning. The Olive Branch pub lunch.
Route Back
Reverse of route out.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48066866
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Sep
05
2024
Past Event
Ride to "The Cerdic" Chard Thursday September 5th
09:30 – 15:00
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
Vivary Park Bandstand
0930
Ride Leader
Martin Atton
Contact number
01823252332
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Long/ just
Miles
32
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
1300
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9-10
Route Out
Stoke St Mary/ Broadway/ Crock St/ Cycle path past reservoir
Stopping At
Wetherspoons/ "The Cerdic"/ Chard
Route Back
Nimmer/ Eleighwater/ Rejoin route out reverse remaining miles
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Drink and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Aug
31
2024
Past Event
Ladies' Ride to Monks Yard
Monks Yard
09:30 – 14:00
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
Vivary Park Bandstand
Start time
9.30
Ride Leader
Paula Corke
Contact number
07812009062
Places up to 12
8
Distance*
Medium
Miles
About 30 mile
Terrain**
Moderate
Height Gain ft
Pace***
Intermediate
Average mph
9 - 11 mph
Route Out
Stoke St. Mary, Broadway
Stopping At
Monks Yard
Route Back
Ilton, Somerset Levels, North Curry
Map/gps
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+
**Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,
Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb
***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Aug
29
2024
Past Event
Slow, Short Ride to Hive@Trull.
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
10:00 – 13:00
A shorter slower ride particularly suitable for those worried about distance or keeping up. Route is mainly country lanes avoiding busy roads. It will be a leisurely ride at a slow pace to enjoy the countryside and coffee, cake and a chat at The Hive.
Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them
New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt
Starting at
Brewhouse Taunton
Start time
10.00
Ride Leader
Ian B.
Contact number
07715286084
Places up to 12
6
Distance*
Short
Miles
11.8miles
Terrain**
Easy
Height Gain ft
406ft.
Pace***
Slow
Average mph
8-9mph
Route Out
Shoreditch, Orchard Portman, Poundisford.
Stopping At
The Hive Cafe Trull.
Route Back
Comeytrowe, Galmington, Musgrove Park, Goodlands Gardens.
Map/gps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46715319
Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack
*Short Medium Long Extended
**Easy Moderate Hard
Tough
***Slow Intermediate Brisk Fast